A list of recommended builds for Lucia: Crimson Abyss can be found here. Each tab represents one build — click the tabs below to view each one. See here for more information about Ultima Awakening and resonance slots.
This set allows the highest burst damage possible, which perfectly suits her Sword Wave kit
There is a widespread misconception to "only use this set if you're a skilled player with good dodge management and debuff timing"
In practice you just need to know how to time/manage Matrix and enter Blade Will mode
Dodge an attack to activate Matrix, use a 3-Ping Blue Signal Orb followed by another 3-Ping and an additional dodge to maximize Frederick's damage buff
Damage is very low, but this set offers quick Core Passive activation which is useful for quickly clearing a few lower level Phantom Pain Cage: Advanced Zone bosses
Not recommended to resonate unless your Crimson Abyss is at SSS+ Rank
Useable War Zone set on Global if your Crimson Abyss is very highly invested in
Lower score ceiling but higher skill floor
Weapon Resonance ◇ Lucia: Crimson Abyss
Recommended 6★ weapon resonances for Lucia: Crimson Abyss can be found here listed in order of priority.
1. Dead Line Timing
Gain 2 extra random signal orbs when come out, and 3 same signal orbs every 45s (also can gain signal orbs during background operation).
2. Matrix Lightning
After EX Dodge (triggering Matrix), Movement Speed is greatly increased and all enemies' Extra DMG Reduction is decreased by 10% in Matrix.
3. Glorious Afterglow
Final ATK of the weapon increases by 30% for 8s when 3-Ping. Duration resets every time it is triggered.
Priority
HIGH:
Dead Line Timing
Matrix Lightning
MEDIUM:
Glorious Afterglow
Notes
Minimum recommended amount: 2
Glorious Afterglow sometimes replaces Deadline Timing in Phantom Pain Cage
Leave Glorious Afterglow for last
Make sure you have the Tank and Support resonances done before doing this one, as it's weaker than the other resonances
Skills & Passives
Red Orb
Crimson Abyss - Flickering Strike
Automatically uses a 3-Ping version of this attack upon switch-in. Switch-in DOES NOT trigger this character's SS-Rank Passive. Leaps forward and attacks targets ahead, dealing 25% / 50% / 75% Physical DMG per hit based on the number of orbs pinged. The last hit deals 75% Physical DMG and knocks back the target if this is a 3-Ping. Gains Super Armor when using this skill.
Yellow Orb
Crimson Abyss - Dazzling Strike
Charges forward and drives through enemies, dealing 250%/500%/750% Physical DMG to enemies in the path based on the number of orbs pinged.
Blue Orb
Crimson Abyss - Lightbreak Strike
Boosts energy supply for 5 seconds and increases Movement Speed by 20% / 30% / 50% based on the number of orbs pinged. Deals 4% / 8% / 12% Physical DMG twice when attacking. When unleashing Sword Waves, Extra DMG will be enhanced into extra Sword Waves that deal 8%/16%/24% Physical DMG per hit.
Basic Attack
Crimson Abyss - Iaido Will
Basic Attack: Attacks the target in 5 sword styles. Each attack deals 80% / 100% / 120% / 270% / 280% Physical DMG. Can immediately perform the 3rd move of Basic Attack after dodging.
QTE: Performs consecutive Rising Slashes, dealing 600% Physical DMG in total and knocking the target into the air.
Class
Attacker
Extra DMG Bonus increases by 20%.
Awakening
Ultima Awaken
Gains 3 Signal Orbs when entering battle.
Core
Crimson Abyss - Blade Will
Core Passive: Any 3-Ping after a Blue 3-Ping causes you to fall back and enter Blade Will mode. Signal Orbs will be converted into Blade Will Orbs and you will gain 2 extra Blade Will Orbs. In Blade Will mode, Signal Orbs gained by Basic Attacks will be converted into Blade Will Orbs. When pinging a Blade Will Orb, unleashes Sword Waves that deal 340% Physical DMG and gains Super Armor while unleashing.
Leader
Leader - Abyssal Resonance
ATK and CRIT of all Attacker Constructs increases by 10% and 5%.
SS-Rank
Crimson Scabbard
Passive: When performing a Red 3-Ping, Physical DMG increases by 10% for 4 seconds.
SSS-Rank
Crimson Will
Passive: Extra DMG increases by 5%. Gains 2 Signal Orbs when the Blade Will mode ends.
SSS+ Rank
Abyssal Echo
Passive: Under the effects of pinging a Blue Orb, Physical DMG increases by 20%.